Frequently Asked Questions What is the FICM? The Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) is a film festival founded in 2003 in the city of Morelia, capital of the state of Michoacan, Mexico, with the aim of promoting new national film talent, increasing the film offerings for Mexican and international audiences and contributing to the promotion of cultural and tourist activities in the state of Michoacan. When does the festival take place? The 23rd edition of FICM will be held from October 10 to October 19, 2025. What are the FICM venues? The venues for the 23rd edition of FICM are the Mariano Matamoros Theater, Cinépolis Morelia Centro and others to be confirmed. What is Impulso Morelia? The Impulso Morelia section of the Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) presents an exclusive program of Mexican feature films in post-production with the goal of providing international visibility to these proposals and to create a space for the exchange of ideas between Mexican filmmakers and professionals from the world film industry. How is FICM's programming divided? The competitive sections of Short Film, Documentary, Mexican Feature Film and the Michoacan Section represent the essence of the festival, which has become one of the most important forums to promote emerging filmmakers in our country. The program is complemented by a selection of Mexican and international premieres, retrospectives of various directors, films from the Critics' Week of the Cannes Film Festival, conferences and special screenings. When will the program for the 23rd edition of FICM be announced? The program for the 23rd edition of FICM will be announced in mid-September 2025. ¿Cómo puedo asistir al festival? Cualquier persona puede asistir al festival. Aquellos que no cuenten con una acreditación oficial pueden entrar a las proyecciones al comprar un boleto en taquilla o en línea. Los boletos para las proyecciones de la 23ª edición del FICM estarán a la venta dos días antes de cada función. El público en general podrá adquirir la Acreditación #FICM2025, de la cual daremos detalles más adelante, y que ofrecerá boletos para las funciones del festival, entre otros beneficios exclusivos.
